How much does an emergency medicine physician make in North Carolina?
$339,400a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medicine physicians in North Carolina. That is $163.15 an hour or $28,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $163.15
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $179,100Median: $339,400Highest 10%: $515,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $179,100 | $86.10 | |
| 25th | $321,300 | $154.48 | |
| Median | $339,400 | $163.15 | |
| 75th | $390,000 | $187.51 | |
| 90th | $515,800 | $248.00 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $319,200 |
| Raleigh, NC | $239,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $195,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medicine physicians.
| 18. Oklahoma | $348,500 |
| 19. Indiana | $347,100 |
| 20. South Carolina | $342,000 |
| 21. North Carolina | $339,400 |
| 22. District of Columbia | $318,200 |
| 23. Texas | $316,800 |
| 24. New Jersey | $315,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $163.15 ($339,400 a year).
Do emergency medicine physicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $339,400 against $335,600 nationally, 1% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for emergency medicine physician pay?
North Carolina ranks 21 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays emergency medicine physicians the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $319,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.